description The Devil's Backbone Overview
The Devil's Backbone is a 2001 Spanish gothic horror film set during the final years of the Spanish Civil War. The story centers on a boy residing in an orphanage run by Republican loyalists who are disturbed by the presence of a ghost. Featuring a young cast including Íñigo Garcés, the film was directed by Guillermo del Toro and received generally favorable reviews.
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info The Devil's Backbone Specifications
| Country | Mexico |
| Year | 2001 |
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Who directed The Devil's Backbone?
The 2001 Spanish gothic horror film was directed by Guillermo del Toro. It is widely considered a companion piece to his later 2006 film, 'Pan's Labyrinth.'
What is the setting of The Devil's Backbone?
The movie is set in the final years of the Spanish Civil War. It primarily takes place in an isolated orphanage that is sheltering Republican loyalist children behind enemy lines.
What is the name of the ghost in The Devil's Backbone?
The ghost haunting the orphanage is a young boy named Santi. He is known as 'the one who sighs' and his restless spirit plays a central role in the film's mystery.
What is the significance of the unexploded bomb in The Devil's Backbone?
A massive unexploded bomb sits prominently in the center of the orphanage's courtyard. It serves as a looming visual metaphor for the war and the constant, impending danger the children live in.
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